Mauricio Herrera-Garcia, 39
Phoenix, ArizonaAugust 24, 2014

Overview

Police shot and killed a hit-and-run suspect during a confrontation at a gas station on Saturday night.

Police responded at about 11 p.m. to the address where the Jeep is registered, Thompson said. As they spoke with the home's residents, police saw Herrera-Garcia's Jeep drive by. A pursuit began and officers unsuccessfully tried to stop Herrera-Garcia near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road.

A police helicopter tracked Herrera-Garcia to a convenience store on the southwest corner of 35th Avenue and Camelback Road, Thompson said. SWAT vehicles blocked Herrera-Garcia's Jeep and officers moved in to apprehend him.